Change I'd Like in my Sub

[miket-nyc]

I have a Submariner 18600, which Rolex repaired in April, 2022. Since then it's performed wonderfully; it's the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever seen and it should stay that way for many, many years.

But there's one thing I don't like about it. I often use my watch during swimming or rowing, either to take my pulse swimming laps or to time the number of seconds it's taken to row a certain number of meters.

For things like that, I find the face of the Submariner too cluttered to instantly pick out the second hand, so I wish that hand were more visible.

Most Rolex watches look similar in this area, with one exception: the bright green second hand of the Air King. The watches have similar movements so I expect an Air King second hand could be put on a Submariner. If it can, would Rolex be willing to sell me one and install it? I'd still want to keep the Submariner second hand in case a future owner wanted to put it back, but I don't think I ever would.

Mike Taglieri

[omar-rye]

Rolex would not sell you a second hand from an Air-King for your Submariner. They wouldn't even sell you the second hand of your own watch.

Do you also find the 14060 2 liner to look busy?

[zengineer]

Rolex could learn a thing or two from Timex.

[brandrea]

You could try to source a colored second hand in the aftermarket.

I’m confused as to which Submariner reference you own…

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Rolex would not sell you a second hand from an Air-King for your Submariner. They wouldn't even sell you the second hand of your own watch.

Do you also find the 14060 2 liner to look busy?

About as good as it gets

[travisb]

You could source one in the secondary market but Rolex will not sell you one.

[BraveBold]

All I can say is that when swimming / timing laps etc I always wear a digital Timex or Casio.

[novocainekarma]

Originally Posted by brandrea

You could try to source a colored second hand in the aftermarket.

I’m confused as to which Submariner reference you own…

I assume it's a 16800 with a typo.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

I assume it's a 16800 with a typo.

Ah, right .

A “no date” Submariner would go along away for an uncluttered dial


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[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by brandrea

About as good as it gets

True. Some say the he 14060 hands are too thin, but I find it very readable without the date or GMT complications

[Tools]

The Yachtmaster had a red second hand, and since it is the Sub Dates brother, the parts are a direct fit.

All you need to do is find one.

[painexpert]

Originally Posted by miket-nyc

I have a Submariner 18600, which Rolex repaired in April, 2022. Since then it's performed wonderfully; it's the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever seen and it should stay that way for many, many years.

But there's one thing I don't like about it. I often use my watch during swimming or rowing, either to take my pulse swimming laps or to time the number of seconds it's taken to row a certain number of meters.

For things like that, I find the face of the Submariner too cluttered to instantly pick out the second hand, so I wish that hand were more visible.

Most Rolex watches look similar in this area, with one exception: the bright green second hand of the Air King. The watches have similar movements so I expect an Air King second hand could be put on a Submariner. If it can, would Rolex be willing to sell me one and install it? I'd still want to keep the Submariner second hand in case a future owner wanted to put it back, but I don't think I ever would.

Mike Taglieri

RSC will NOT do it.

[Milkshake]

Go for the Milgauss orange lightning bolt hand.

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Yachtmaster had a red second hand, and since it is the Sub Dates brother, the parts are a direct fit.

All you need to do is find one.

At least one member has done this mod. Looks nice.

[askdanny]

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